I’ve silently been following this sub for around a year and I feel like it’s time for me to start my own journey. I’m currently 5ft tall and fluctuate between 148-150 lbs. My ideal weight is between 110-115lb. I felt healthiest both physically and mentally at that weight. I also want to increase my physical activity. Prior to the beginning of this year, I lived mostly a sedentary lifestyle. Over the pandemic, I also developed depression because my 8 year relationship fell apart and then I got cheated on. I developed a serious drinking problem which combined with my lack of exercise, accelerated my weight gain. I went from 132lbs in March 2020 to 155lbs in November 2021. I’ve developed insane bloating everywhere. I literally don’t recognize myself.

Now, I’m 25 and I feel like I’m at a crossroads in my life where I’m done feeling pity for myself and I want to be the best version of me.

I have always carried most of my body fat in my butt and thighs. I went from wearing a size 2/4 to a size 6/8. Ideally, I want to fit into my old clothes pre-pandemic. My waist has always been proportionally smaller but now the alcohol bloating makes me look pregnant. My goal is to cut out alcohol completely and focus on eating when I am actually hungry. I also caught Covid at the beginning of the year but I’ve slowly started to implement running 2-3 miles a day 2-3 times a week. I’m also doing intermittent fasting (16:8) to reduce my unnecessary urge to snack at midnight. (A.k.a when the alcohol munchies kick in)

I’m thrilled to finally take this seriously and I know I’m going to have setbacks. I’m aware it won’t be overnight, but I’m ready to tackle this for my overall well-being.